Apparently, a fake countdown clock went viral on TikTok, leading to a website that was just an internet troll having some grim fun at the expense of the ridiculous conspiracy theories floating around about a secret episode to Stranger Things ' fifth and final season.

Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS ARE AHEAD for the series finale of Stranger Things, available streaming with a Netflix subscription now.

The final episode of Stranger Things will be released on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 8 pm ET. This global drop means viewers across different regions will see the finale at different local times.

The season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp.

Stranger Things is set to conclude with a feature-length Season 5 finale that will premiere simultaneously on Netflix and in select theatres. The final episode, titled Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up,

Season 5 of Stranger Things has one volume remaining, with Volume 3, which serves as the series finale, arriving tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve. All of these episodes premiere at unusual times, compared to the previous seasons, landing on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT .

The Making of Stranger Things 5' may not answer all your burning questions, but it looks like an affectionate, emotional ride.